Senbatsu

Senbatsu (Kanji: 選抜) is a term used by MTK48 and LUV48 to refer to the members selected to be featured in the A-side of a single. The term can be extended to refer to members selected for performances, events, and concerts as well.

Information
The term Senbatsu has been used within MTK48 Group since the MTK48's first single, Junjou U-19. Despite this, an actual management-chosen Senbatsu did not exist until the addition of the 2nd generation. Instead, during Team M's sole run as MTK48, Senbatsu was used to refer to the Team M members whenever a single was released. The group's first management-chosen Senbatsu was with the release of Team T's debut. This was also the introduction of Undergirls. The same method has been used since.

Senbatsu is almost always chosen by the management. The Senbatsu contains up to 16 members at a time, with a regular 4-5 girls always included. The groups do not have a main center, however regular Senbatsu members may hold more centers than those that rotate in and out. It is also possible for a Senbatsu to be chosen through a Senbatsu Sousenkyo or Games Tournament.

Members bolded are Centers

Junjou U-19

 * Team M: Ando Hikari, Fujita Aina, Harada Akiyo, Haruyama Ushio, Higashi Yoko, Kashima Rika, Kurosawa Yuka, Nakajima Kaori, Suezaki Mitsuki, Takahashi Yuko, Taniguchi Reina, Watanabe Yuki, Yamada Yume, Yamamoto Aiko, Yamamoto Ami, Yamashita Ayumi

Kesshou

 * Team M: Amami Emi, Ando Hikari, Fujita Aina, Harada Akiyo, Haruyama Ushio, Kashima Rika, Suezaki Mitsuki, Watanabe Yuki, Yamada Yume, Yamamoto Aiko, Yamamoto Ami, Yamashita Ayumi

Amagami Hime

 * Team M: Amami Emi, Fujita Aina, Harada Akiyo, Haruyama Ushio, Kashima Rika, Suezaki Mitsuki, Watanabe Yuki, Yamada Yume, Yamamoto Aiko, Yamamoto Ami, Yamashita Ayumi

Virginity

 * Team M: Amami Emi, Fujita Aina, Harada Akiyo, Haruyama Ushio, Kashima Rika, Suezaki Mitsuki, Watanabe Yuki, Yamada Yume, Yamamoto Ami, Yamashita Ayumi
 * Team T: Kawase Miharu, Nishino Nanami